I Can’t Think of a Clever Title for this Article, Because Writing About Gun Violence is Draining
Last year around this time, I wrote about my close encounter with a shooting at a club. The summary is one you’re probably familiar with.…
Gun Violence
Stevie Wonder Said A Stupid Thing About Black Lives Matter
Stevie Wonder was discussing gun violence at the North Minneapolis Conference on Peace on Saturday, June 17. At one point in his speech, Stevie attempted…
The Miseducation of “Chi-Raq”
There had been buzz in the past year or so that there was a filming of a movie entitled “Chi-raq” with the gun violence at…
Elliot Rodger, More Guns, & Why the United States is Done
I really didn’t want to write about this. Really. I feel very much like Michael Moore, who put out a statement about why he can’t…
Chicago Anti-Violence Activist Gunned Down After Anti-Violence Fundraiser
The NRA (National Rifle Association) held their annual conference chock full of arguments against tougher gun control legislation in Indianapolis, Indiana. In nearby Chicago, Illinois…
Gun Vionlence in America : Here to Stay
It has become pointless to talk about how we can change our violent nature in this country. There was a school shooting every day this…
Arrest Made in Shooting Death of 6-Month-Old Jonylah Watkins
In early March, the nation was stunned to hear about the senseless murder of 6-month-old, Jonylah Watkins, on Chicago’s south side (read here). Well, today…
6-Month-Old Shot On Chicago’s South-side Dies
Welp, looks like the victims are getting younger and younger in Chicago. Yep, if the following story doesn’t make you sick, then I don’t know…
O.C. Shooting Spree: Gunman Kills 3, Commits Suicide
I’m trying to figure out if it’s a matter of coincidence that there seems to be a surge of news stories which involve guns, and…
Why Ending the Drug War is Good Gun Control Policy
Remember that iconic photo of Malcolm X peeking out the window while holding gun with what’s known on the streets as a banana clip? as…